Sentences with phrase «teachers and their unions does»

The interests of teachers and their unions don't always coincide with those of students, but on the really big issues, such as overall investment in education, the convergence of interests is strong.

In Moe's telling, however, the lack of distance between teachers and their unions does not reflect well on unions but rather reflects poorly on teachers.

Not exact matches

Let's end with more words from this great master and teacher: O you who were created for union with God himself and whom he is ever attracting to himself, what are you doing with your precious lives, with your time?

Only 6 % of BME teachers feel schools and colleges do enough to promote racial equality, a conference organised by the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union in the UK, has heard.

Silver didn't address any of Cuomo's policy positions, some of which seem to be a direct hit on the speaker and his colleagues — like the one that would require full disclosure of lawmakers» outside income, for example, or the lifting of the charter school cap (not popular with the teachers unions, who are close allies of the Assembly Democrats).

The Coalition Government's free schools programme, contrary to its stated aims to address educational disadvantage and attainment gaps, is failing to do so, concludes a report commissioned by the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union in the UK.

Cuomo, noting that the state teachers union didn't endorse him in either of his two races for governor, said overhauling the education system would be as important to his legacy for him as winning approval of gay marriage and enacting strict gun - control laws.

The mailer mentions a «teachers union,» but doesn't specify whether that means NYSUT or UFT, that is «attacking Senator Klein because he put kids first rather than boosting their pensions and increasing their salaries,» adding:

Responding to the departure of Michael Gove MP and the appointment of Nicky Morgan MP as Secretary of State for Education, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union in the UK, said: «The NASUWT has always sought to engage constructively with the Secretary of State for Education and will continue to do so.

Cuomo — who noted that the state teachers union didn't endorse him in either of his two races for governor — said overhauling the education system would be as important to his legacy for him as winning approval of gay marriage and enacting strict gun - control laws.

Commenting on today's decision by the Lord Justice that last year's GCSE English results will not be regraded, Christine Blower, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest teachers» union, said: «It is very clear to the NUT and the other organisations who brought this action that a great injustice has been Union of Teachers, the largest teachers» union, said: «It is very clear to the NUT and the other organisations who brought this action that a great injustice has beTeachers, the largest teachers» union, said: «It is very clear to the NUT and the other organisations who brought this action that a great injustice has beteachers» union, said: «It is very clear to the NUT and the other organisations who brought this action that a great injustice has been union, said: «It is very clear to the NUT and the other organisations who brought this action that a great injustice has been done.

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United Federation of Teachers President Mike Mulgrew referred to Klein and the Department of Education as acting «nuts» and doing «nutty» things while addressing Big Apple union delegates Friday at a meeting in Washington, DC, attendees said.

Teachers unions funneled $ 2.5 million into what Cuomo called «front groups» — AQE and New York Communities for Change — to do their dirty work attacking him for supporting charter schools and opposing tax hikes.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew said: «Delegates representing every part of the teachers union got a chance to have their voice heard on this issue and their message is clear — individual merit pay hasn't worked and doesn't work for schools and kids.»

New York State United Teachers, a powerful statewide union, denounced the tests last April, claiming that teachers and students did not have enough time or resources to Teachers, a powerful statewide union, denounced the tests last April, claiming that teachers and students did not have enough time or resources to teachers and students did not have enough time or resources to prepare.

The largest teachers union in the country is ending its relationship with Wells Fargo because the bank does business with the gun industry and the NRA.

Dealbreaker.com reported Monday he's used such comparisons in the past — one of his previous Facebook posts in 2016 said that the teachers» union «has done more to perpetuate poverty and discrimination against people of color than the KKK.»

Unsurprisingly, the plans for reform did not find favor with the state's teachers union, New York State United Teachers, nor with Mr. Cuomo's liberal primary challenger Zephyr Teachout, who both insisted the true crisis was inadequate and unfair state education teachers union, New York State United Teachers, nor with Mr. Cuomo's liberal primary challenger Zephyr Teachout, who both insisted the true crisis was inadequate and unfair state education Teachers, nor with Mr. Cuomo's liberal primary challenger Zephyr Teachout, who both insisted the true crisis was inadequate and unfair state education funding.

But the state's teacher's union and a parents group says the changes don't go far enough.

If Paterson is serious about salvaging the state's budget, and his own reelection chances, here are a few things he can do: Confront the health - care and teachers» unions by name.

That move was criticized by the teachers unions, which does not take children out of the public schools, and holds their events after school hours and on weekends.

Quinn, a close ally of the mayor, stood out this week as the only major Democratic contender who did not joint the teachers union on the steps of City Hall to call for a moratorium on school closures and co-locations.

Loeb's donations to Gov. Cuomo and other New York Democrats and Republicans have come under scrutiny since last week because of a since - deleted Facebook post accusing Stewart - Cousins, who is black, of having done «more damage to people of color than anyone who has ever donned a hood» by supporting public teacher unions over charter schools.

Unfortunately, most districts and unions across the state set the bar so low that nearly 60 % of teachers got the highest rating when only a third of students read and do math at grade level.

The on - topic and off - topic questions in the Q&A portion of the press conference included: the project status when de Blasio took office and how his approach to affordable housing differs from Mayor Bloomberg, whether there are any differences in Phase I of the project as being initiated now versus as approved by the Bloomberg administration, what he sees as a realistic percentage of units being «affordable» in projects located closer to or in Manhattan, whether he counts this project towards his goal of 200,000 affordable units, the NYPD officer recently arrested in India, the status of speed camera approvals from Albany, the FOIL delays and responses which did not produce any emails or documents in the Findlayter case, the NYPD / FDNY hockey brawl, Queens Library President Thomas Galante and the newly elected leadership of NYSUT (the state teachers union).

Both board members say members of school unions shouldn't be allowed to participate in the process, hard not to do since teachers and administrators belong to unions.

Yet for decades, New York State laws, regulations and union contracts did nothing to promote teacher quality.

Modern day equivalents to the National Front continue to promote racist and fascist views and it is vital to the National Union of Teachers that they do not gain a foothold in British politics.

In other words, don't count on Lipton to break the abusive cycle in which Cuomo kicks down at the unions, who kick down at the WFP, who then kick down at grassroots activists backing the Green Party campaign of Howie Hawkins and Jia Lee, the latter a New York City teacher and opt - out activist.

When attacking teachers and public sector unions was in vogue, he did that.

Christine Blower, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest teachers» union, said: «The NUT is left with no option but to take action to protect the well - being of our members and restore their rights to do their job thoroughly and propUnion of Teachers, the largest teachers» union, said: «The NUT is left with no option but to take action to protect the well - being of our members and restore their rights to do their job thoroughly and pTeachers, the largest teachers» union, said: «The NUT is left with no option but to take action to protect the well - being of our members and restore their rights to do their job thoroughly and pteachers» union, said: «The NUT is left with no option but to take action to protect the well - being of our members and restore their rights to do their job thoroughly and propunion, said: «The NUT is left with no option but to take action to protect the well - being of our members and restore their rights to do their job thoroughly and properly.

Some advocates on both sides have been calling for the two issues to be uncoupled, even though doing do would almost certainly weaken the chances of either passing before the 2015 session ends, thanks to the Senate GOP's staunch opposition to the DREAM Act and the Assembly Democrats» general dislike (following the teachers unions's lead) of the tax credit.

The Union therefore accepts that there is a need for an on - entry assessment to establish a benchmark for evaluating future pupil progress, but these assessments must be administered in ways that are manageable for schools and do not create additional workload burdens for teachers and school leaders.

Commenting on the publication by the Department for Education of School Workforce statistical data on headteachers» salaries, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union, said: «Headteachers and other school leaders have an important and critical job to do in leading and managing teaching and learning in schools.

De Blasio's school discipline overhaul is drawing fire from the teachers union and parents who say the city hasn't done enough to back up the new policies that prompted a huge drop in student suspensions.

Members of the new majority elected to the Buffalo School Board Tuesday do not appear to be looking for a major reset regarding Superintendent Kriner Cash and the agenda he has laid out for the schools, but there are some major issues on which they will likely take a different approach — especially when it comes to the teachers union contract.

The state began testing third through eighth graders on the more difficult material last April, despite protests from unions and teachers that schools did not have the resources or time to prepare.

And his decision not to fully back Mayor Bloomberg's push to do away with the last in, first out layoff system for teachers is credited with keeping the city teachers union quiet on his proposed education cuts.

Unions including the Kingston Teachers Federation are still working under the terms of their prior contracts, and Padalino said last week that doesn't look like it's going to change anytime soon.

But the state's leading teachers union isn't backing off its criticism of the way teacher ratings are done in conjunction with the new Common Core curriculum and standards.

Carl Korn, spokesman for New York State United Teachers, the state's largest teacher union, said the agency must fully repair damage done by an over-reliance on invalid and inaccurate tests.

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«He's practically kicking kids who did well in the shins to try and please the teachers union.

«The teachers» union and the bureaucracy does not want to do this.

His announcement drew a rare public critique from the city teachers union, which said it would lead to more classroom disruption and the department didn't provide...

«We do hear some of our leaders who will point to [the teachers» unions] and say «They are against this,»» Dolan said.

The bill would also do away with a requirement that those abused in a public institution like a school must file a notice of intent to sue within 90 days of the incident occurring — something that in the past has been vehemently opposed by the public sector and powerful teachers union.

Commenting on the Secretary of State for Education's session at Conservative Party Conference, Christine Blower, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest teachers» union said: «Michael Gove does not have a monopoly of concern that all children and young people should have high aspiration and the very best teaching and support to achUnion of Teachers, the largest teachers» union said: «Michael Gove does not have a monopoly of concern that all children and young people should have high aspiration and the very best teaching and support to Teachers, the largest teachers» union said: «Michael Gove does not have a monopoly of concern that all children and young people should have high aspiration and the very best teaching and support to teachers» union said: «Michael Gove does not have a monopoly of concern that all children and young people should have high aspiration and the very best teaching and support to achunion said: «Michael Gove does not have a monopoly of concern that all children and young people should have high aspiration and the very best teaching and support to achieve.

«This is the last issue we need to crack in New York City and to do that we need to locate the voters who are really concerned and who will vote on charters, vote on parochial schools, vote on the problems caused by the strength of the teachers» unions,» he said.